The first step to a successful job search is having an impressive resume. Average shorter attention spans and a large number of applicants vying for the same position make standing out from your employer’s other prospects imperative.
With a number of softwares being used for basic screening of profiles, you have your task cut out to not only impress the hiring manager but also pass the machine test. There are keywords you must use to amp-up your profile, and terms that don’t inspire confidence should be removed. Your resume needs to cover relevant sections without running into multiple pages.
The folks down at
ZipRecruiter have created this concise yet useful infographic that is worth keeping handy if you are looking to give your resume a makeover.
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